Proverbs 3:1-35 CEB

[1] My son, don’t forget my instruction. Let your heart guard my commands, [2] because they will help you live a long time and provide you with well-being. [3] Don’t let loyalty and faithfulness leave you. Bind them on your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you will find favor and approval in the eyes of God and humanity. [5] Trust in the LORD with all your heart; don’t rely on your own intelligence. [6] Know him in all your paths, and he will keep your ways straight. [7] Don’t consider yourself wise. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. [8] Then your body will be healthy and your bones strengthened. [9] Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first of all your crops. [10] Then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will burst with wine. [11] Don’t reject the instruction of the LORD, my son; don’t despise his correction. [12] The LORD loves those he corrects, just like a father who treats his son with favor. [13] Happy are those who find wisdom and those who gain understanding. [14] Her profit is better than silver, and her gain better than gold. [15] Her value exceeds pearls; all you desire can’t compare with her. [16] In her right hand is a long life; in her left are wealth and honor. [17] Her ways are pleasant; all her paths are peaceful. [18] She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who hold her tight are happy. [19] The LORD laid the foundations of the earth with wisdom, establishing the heavens with understanding. [20] With his knowledge, the watery depths burst open, and the skies drop dew. [21] My son, don’t let them slip from your eyes; hold on to sound judgment and discretion. [22] They will be life for your whole being, and an ornament for your neck. [23] Then you will walk safely on your path, and your foot won’t stumble. [24] If you lie down, you won’t be terrified. When you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant. [25] Don’t fear sudden terror or the ruin that comes to the wicked. [26] The LORD will be your confidence; he will guard your feet from being snared. [27] Don’t withhold good from someone who deserves it, when it is in your power to do so. [28] Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go and come back; I’ll give it to you tomorrow,” when you have it. [29] Don’t plan to harm your neighbor who trusts and lives near you. [30] Don’t accuse anyone without reason, when they haven’t harmed you. [31] Don’t envy violent people or choose any of their ways. [32] Devious people are detestable to the LORD, but the virtuous are his close friends. [33] The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. [34] He mocks mockers, but he shows favor to the humble. [35] The wise gain respect, but fools receive shame.